Powered by any Makita slide-style battery pack (12V MAX CXT, 14.4V Li-Ion or 18V LXT) or an AC power source, Makita’s new Bluetooth speaker is both versatile and tough. It has an International Protection rating of IP64, so it’s impervious to dust and debris, and can endure more than a few splashes of water before it gives up the ghost.
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Cutting 4′ x 8′ sheets of plywood can be a challenge—especially if your workspace isn’t large enough to accommodate a table saw with a large outfeed table. But even if you have a table saw, you still might be breaking down sheet goods with your circular saw and then making precise cuts with your table saw, a process that can waste valuable time and material. A plunge-cut track saw combines the maneuverability of a circular saw with the precision and stability of a table saw, allowing you to make clean, super-straight cuts on a single pass.
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DeWalt has announced its newest cordless technology, FLEXVOLT, which brings corded power to a cordless system.
The FLEXVOLT battery switches voltage to match the tool, so it’s compatible with DeWalt’s existing 20V MAX platform as well as the new 60V MAX and 120V MAX cordless lineup that includes a cordless table saw and cordless 12″ sliding mitre saw. The new mitre saw uses two FLEXVOLT 60V MAX batteries to deliver 120 Volts and the cutting performance of a corded saw.
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Don’t miss the First Ever KMS Tools Edmonton Charity Show & Shine! Bring your family and friends to KMS on July 9th for loads of classic and custom cars, FREE smokies & pop, prizes, and tons more you won’t want to miss!
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Last week, Milwaukee hosted its annual new product symposium. Here are a few of the exciting new products Milwaukee has planned.
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Why lease welding gas cylinders? Own your own and have them filled at KMS Tools and Equipment.
We have a great selection of welding gas available at all locations!
Renting or leasing a cylinder can be expense. So stop by your nearest KMS Tools location, bring your own cylinder or buy a new one, and we will fill it for you while you wait or shop.
With the arrival of our new Magnum Industrial dust collectors, we thought that it would be a good time to review the basics of choosing and setting up a dust collection system.
An effective dust collection system is an important component of every clean and safe woodworking shop. To make this happen, you need to plan ahead, carefully review your dust collection needs and choose the equipment that suits your shop.
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Bosch REAXX Table Saws are now available at KMS Tools and Equipment!
These new saws feature flesh-detecting Active Response Technology—it senses when the blade contacts skin and drops the blade beneath the table before it cuts off your finger.
Ever been stuck with a dead battery? Pick up one of our Magnum portable battery chargers / jump starters and you’ll never have to worry about being stranded. These Magnum chargers / jump starters are small enough to stow in your glove box and powerful enough to jump-start many 12-volt automotive, marine and recreational batteries.
Compact, lightweight and utterly convenient, Magnum chargers / jump starters are available in 12,000 mAh, 16,800 mAh or 21,000 mAh versions. “They hold a charge for a long period of time,” says Lew, product expert at KMS Tools in Coquitlam. “You throw one in your glove box, your console or your trunk and you never have to worry.”
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Our thoughts and prayers are with the people of Fort McMurray who have been affected by the fire. Tools for the World is an ongoing program that helps get tools into the hands of people who need them most around the world. When disaster strikes, there is a huge need for tools. Right now that’s in Fort McMurray. We are taking donations of tools and equipment specially designated for Fort McMurray. This is a special appeal to anyone who has old tools that are just too good to throw out. Clean out your garage, shed, workshop or closet, if it is a good old tool, we’ll take it! Hand tools or power tools, tools for plumbing, electrical, automotive, construction, welding, metal working, carpentry, restoration, etc.! Most tools can be used in some way. All nine locations of KMS Tools are accepting donations for Fort McMurray and any surplus tools will be distributed as needed around the world. When the time comes to assist the people of Fort McMurray with rebuilding their community, KMS will get your donated tools into the hands of the people who need them, for free.
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